Description
These Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce are a delicious twist on classic meatballs, featuring a creamy, flavorful sauce that’s perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Roll into meatballs.
- Sear the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Return meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
